Kusha Kapila is a prominent Indian social media personality, actress, and content creator known for her work with iDiva and her iconic character, “Billi Maasi.” She’s captivated audiences with her unique brand of humor and relatable content.

Wiki/Biography

Kusha Kapila, born on Tuesday, September 19, 1989, (age 34 as of 2023), hails from Delhi. She spent her childhood in North Delhi and completed her schooling in South Delhi. Her academic journey led her to Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi University, where she earned a degree in English Literature. She further pursued a Bachelor of Design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. Her college years involved active participation in theatre and street plays. Initially aspiring to be a journalist, her career path took an interesting turn.

After graduation, she began her professional life with a merchandising internship at Bhartiya International (3 months). This was followed by a product design internship at Chisell Effects in Noida.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’5″
• Hair Colour: Brown
• Eye Colour: Brown

Family

Parents & Siblings

Details about Kusha Kapila’s parents and siblings remain largely undisclosed.

Husband

Kusha Kapila married Zorawar Singh Ahluwalia (employed at Diageo) in 2017. Their marriage concluded in June 2023 after six years. Following the separation, she shared a poignant message on Instagram, expressing the depth of her emotions during this challenging time.

Career

Kusha’s career began in 2013 as a Fashion Correspondent for Apparel Online in Delhi. She later worked as a Trend Analyst and Content Writer for Fashion Forward Trends. In May 2014, she joined Razorfish as a copywriter, progressing to roles as Digital Content Head and Content Developer. By 2016, she joined Times Internet as a Fashion Editor before transitioning to iDiva as a writer and eventually a fashion editor.

At iDiva, she began creating videos for their Facebook page, which led to the creation of the wildly popular “Billi Maasi” character. This catapulted her to fame, and she went on to create other successful characters. Her career also includes collaborations with prominent Bollywood figures such as Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor.

Controversy

Kusha faced criticism for allegedly stereotyping women, particularly those from South Delhi, in some of her earlier videos.

Car Collection

In April 2024, she added a Mercedes-Benz E Class to her collection.

Favourites

• Food: Chicken Wings, Sushi Platter
• Journalist: Barkha Dutt
• Travel Destination: Singapore
• Colour: Red
• Actress: Tabu

Facts

Kusha’s hobbies include listening to music, watching movies, and swimming. She’s a non-vegetarian, enjoys alcohol occasionally, and has a passion for poetry, showcased in her “Kavita Ki Kavita” segments.

She’s fluent in Hindi and English, has graced the covers of magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, and is actively involved in philanthropy through NGOs such as VoLIndia and the Naz Foundation (India) Trust.

Her remarkable journey includes a memorable encounter with Karan Johar, who expressed his admiration for her work. She boasts a vast online following, including numerous prominent Bollywood celebrities like Anushka Sharma, Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, and Arjun Kapoor.

The inspiration for her popular “Billi Maasi” character came from a woman she met at a party in Delhi.

Kusha Kapila’s Career Timeline